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R-01-07-26-14E5 - 7/26/2001 RESOLUTION NO. R-01-07-26-14E5 WHEREAS, the Lower Colorado River Authority desires to purchase wastewater system assets known as the Southwest Interceptor Line and the Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets from the City of Round Rock, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to enter into an Agreement for Acquisition of Wastewater System Assets (Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line) with the Lower Colorado River Authority, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City an Agreement for Acquisition of Wastewater System Assets (Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line) with the Lower Colorado River Authority, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes . The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and the Act . 0:\WPDOCS\RESOLUTI\R10726E5.WPD/Sc RESOLVED this 26th day of July, 2001 . Jv 4ROBT . STLUKA, JR. , Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas AT EST: J NE LAND, City Secretary 2 AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM ASSETS (SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR LINE AND ROUND ROCK SOUTH INTERCEPTOR LINE) THIS AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM ASSETS (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 1"day of July, 2001 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, a conservation and reclamation district and political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Buyer"), and the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, a Texas municipal corporation ("Seller"). RECITALS A. Seller is the owner of those certain wastewater system assets more particularly described herein in Exhibit A(the"Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets"). B. Seller desires to sell and convey to Buyer and Buyer desires to purchase and acquire from Seller the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets upon the terms and conditions more particularly set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the Independent Contract Consideration stated herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PURCHASED SOUTHWEST INTERCEPTOR LINE AND ROUND ROCK SOUTH INTERCEPTOR LINE ASSETS Section 1.1. Transfer of Purchased Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets by Seller. Subject and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date(as defined in Section 5.1 hereof), Seller shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller, the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets. Section 1.2. Purchase Price and Payment. The Purchase Price (herein so called) for the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets shall be as set forth below: A. $0 for that portion of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets needed to provide Reserved Capacity for Round Rock as set forth on Exhibit B; and B. $75,319 for that portion of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets needed to provide Reserved Capacity for Austin as set forth on Exhibit B. Section 1.3. Earnest Money. Upon the execution of this Agreement by all parties hereto, Buyer shall deliver its check in the amount of Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($500.00) (hereinafter called the "Earnest Money") to Seller. In the event this Agreement is closed, the Earnest Money shall be credited to the Purchase Price. In the event this Agreement is not closed, then the Earnest Money shall be disbursed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Section 1.4. Independent Consideration. Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Buyer hereby delivers to Seller and Seller hereby acknowledges the receipt of a check in the amount of One Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($100.00) ("Independent Contract Consideration"), which amount the parties bargained for and agreed to as consideration for the Seller's grant to Buyer of Buyer's exclusive right to purchase the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets pursuant to the terms hereof and for Seller's execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. This Independent Contract Consideration is in addition to and independent of any other consideration or payment provided in this Agreement, is nonrefundable under any circumstances, shall not be credited to the Purchase Price and shall be retained by Seller notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement. Section 1.5. Other Agreement. Contemporaneously with entering into this Agreement, Buyer and Seller have also entered into that certain "Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Acquisition, Construction and Service Contract" together with the City of Austin and the Brazos River Authority. ARTICLE II TITLE MATTERS Section 2.1. Title Commitment Review. Within fifteen (15) days from the Effective Date, the Seller, at the Buyer's sole cost and expense, shall furnish to the Buyer and Buyer's counsel a current commitment (hereinafter called the "Title Commitment") for the issuance of an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance to the Buyer from the Title Company, insuring such portions of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets as may be real property or interests therein (collectively, the "Insured Property") for an amount equal to the portion of the Purchase Price related to the Insured Property together with good legible copies of all documents constituting exceptions to Seller's title as reflected in the Title Commitment. Buyer shall have until thirty (30) days after receipt of the Title Commitment to review the Title Commitment and to deliver to Seller in writing such objections as Buyer may have to anything contained or set forth in the Title Commitment. Any items to which Buyer does not object by the -2- end of said thirty (30) days shall be deemed to be "Permitted Exceptions" (herein so called). As to items to which Buyer makes objections, Seller shall have an obligation to cooperate with Buyer to effectuate the cure of such objections. In the event such matters are not cured prior to Closing, Buyer shall have the right to either (1) terminate this Agreement, in which event Buyer shall receive a full refund of the Earnest Money and neither party hereto shall owe any further obligations one to the other hereunder, or (2) waive such title matters and proceed to Closing, whereupon such waived title matters shall also be deemed "Permitted Exceptions." Section 2.2. Title Policy. As soon as reasonably practical after Closing, the Seller shall furnish the Buyer, at the Seller's sole cost and expense, with an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance issued by the Title Company on the standard form in use in the State of Texas, insuring good and indefeasible title to the Insured Property in the Buyer, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions and the standard printed exceptions, except at Buyer's sole cost and expense, the exception relating to discrepancies, conflicts or shortages in area or boundary lines, or any encroachments or protrusions or any overlapping of improvements shall be modified to delete such exception, except as to "shortages in area". All exceptions, conditions or requirements described in Schedule C of the Title Commitment shall be released and/or satisfied prior to or at Closing and such items and requirements shall not be exceptions to the Owner's Policy of Title Insurance to be provided by Seller. ARTICLE III REVIEW ITEMS Section 3.1. Review Items. Within five(5)working days after the Effective Date, Seller shall make available for reasonable inspection and copying (at Buyer's expense) by Buyer during normal working hours in Austin, Texas, the following (the "Review Items"): (a) To the extent same are reasonably available to or in Seller's possession, copies of all non-attorney client privileged books, records, operating reports,trade account reports, accounts payable and receivable lists, vendor contracts, management agreements, maintenance records, purchase or sale contracts, deeds, easements, licenses, permits, certificates, soil reports, and engineering reports (including, without limitation, endangered species, environmental and governmental inspection reports of Seller related to the ownership or operation of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets relating to or in respect of the physical condition or operation of Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets; and (b) To the extent same are reasonably available to or in Seller's possession, a list of all insurance policies covering or affecting the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets, both casualty and liability, together with copies of such policies. -3- ARTICLE IV REVIEW PERIOD Section 4.1. Feasibility Review. During the period beginning on the Effective Date and continuing until the thirtieth (30th)day following the Effective Date(the"Review Period"), Buyer shall have the right during normal business hours and upon reasonable prior notice to Seller, to conduct any and all reviews, investigations or examinations of the Review Items which Buyer determines necessary in Buyer's sole and absolute discretion; provided such reviews, investigations and examinations shall not unreasonably interfere with Seller's operation of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets. Seller may,at Seller's option, accompany Buyer during any such inspections. Notwithstanding any provisions herein or elsewhere to the contrary, Buyer, for any reason or no reason whatsoever, shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of termination to Seller on or before the expiration of the Review Period in which event this Agreement shall terminate, the Earnest Money, if any, shall be returned to Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement. The failure of Buyer to deliver written notice of termination to Seller shall be deemed an acceptance of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets and Review Items and a waiver of any termination rights under this Section 4.1. ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS Section 5.1. Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that the following are true, accurate and complete as of the Effective Date: each of the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Buyer is duly authorized to do so; Buyer has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transaction described in this Agreement; this Agreement constitutes the valid and legally binding obligations of Buyer and is enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms; and neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement nor the performance of Buyer's obligations under this Agreement violates, or will violate, any contract or agreement to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is otherwise bound. Section 5.2. Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the following are true, accurate and complete, as of the Effective Date: each of the persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Seller is duly authorized to do so; Seller has full right and authority to enter this Agreement and to consummate the transaction described in this Agreement; this Agreement constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of Seller, and is enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable law; and neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement nor the performance of Buyer's obligations under this Agreement violates, or will violate, any contract or agreement to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is otherwise bound. -4- Section 5.3. Covenants. In addition to Seller's and Buyer's other agreements and undertakings hereunder, Seller and Buyer hereby covenant and agree with each other that: (a) Notices Received. Seller,at its sole cost and expense, will promptly deliver to the Buyer copies of any written notices or promptly inform Buyer of any other notices received or of which Seller gains actual knowledge and possession alleging the occurrence of any default or alleged default under any of the Contracts, or any violation or alleged violation of any law, regulation, order or other requirement of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets. (b) Liens. Claims. Encumbrances and Agreements. Except as otherwise disclosed to Buyer in the Permitted Exceptions or in Exhibit C hereto, no portion of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets shall be subject at the Closing to any liens, claims or encumbrances or any agreements, including any management agreement or understanding respecting the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets, so that Buyer shall receive all of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets free and clear of any such liens, claims or encumbrances or any agreements, including any management agreement(s). Section 5.4. Closing_Updates. (a) At Closing, Seller shall provide to Buyer a Seller Closing Certificate (so called herein) which shall certify, represent and warrant to Buyer, as of the date of Closing that (i) each and every of the covenants contained in Section 5.3(a), (b), and (c) of this Agreement has been fully satisfied, and (ii) each and every of the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.2 and 7.5 of this Agreement are and continue to be true and correct on the date of Closing, provided, should an event occurring during the pendency of this Agreement make any of such representations and warranties not correct on the date of Closing, such non-compliance shall be indicated and described on the Seller Closing Certificate. The obligation of the Buyer to close this transaction is expressly conditioned upon the representations and warranties contained in Sections 5.2 hereof being true and correct on the date of Closing and the covenants contained in Section 5.3(a), (b) and (c) hereof being fully satisfied on the date of Closing. (b) At Closing, Buyer shall provide to Seller a Buyer Closing Certificate (so called herein)which shall certify, represent and warrant to Seller, as of the date of Closing that each and every of the representations and warranties contained in Section 5.1 of this Agreement are and continue to be true and correct on the date of Closing, provided, should an event occurring during the pendency of this Agreement make any of such representations and warranties not correct on the date of Closing, such non-compliance shall be indicated and described on the Buyer Closing Certificate. The obligation of the -5- Seller to close this transaction is expressly conditioned upon the representations and warranties contained on Section 5.1 hereof being true and correct on the date of Closing. ARTICLE VI CASUALTY PRIOR TO CLOSING Section 6.1. Casualty.alto. In the event the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets or any of them should be damaged by any casualty prior to Closing, and the cost of repairing such damage, as estimated by an engineer, architect or contractor retained by the Buyer and mutually agreeable to Buyer and Seller, is: (a) less than or equal to TEN THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00), then the Seller shall, at Seller's sole cost and expense, repair such damage as promptly as is reasonably possible, restoring the damaged property at least to its condition immediately prior to such damage; and in such event, the Buyer may elect to defer Closing until such repair is made, or the Buyer may elect to close and have the Title Company temporarily withhold from Seller One Hundred Fifty Percent (150%) of the funds necessary to make such repairs until the Seller has repaired such damage pursuant to the provisions hereof; or if said cost is (b) morethan TEN THOUSAND AND N01100 DOLLARS($10,000.00),then the Buyer may elect to terminate this Contract whereupon Buyer shall be provided a full refund of the Earnest Money. If the Buyer does not so elect to terminate this Contract, then the Closing shall occur as scheduled, whereupon the Seller shall pay to the Buyer, at Closing, any funds actually received in replacement of the damaged property by Seller as insurance proceeds relating to such casualty, and the sale shall be closed without the Seller repairing any such damage. ARTICLE VII CLOSING Section 7.1. Time and Place of Closing. The Closing Date shall be October 1, 2001, or(ii) such other date as may be agreed to in writing between the parties or as provided in Section 7.2 below. The Closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") shall be held at 10 a.m., local time on the Closing Date, at the offices of Seller in Round Rock, Texas, or at such other date, time and place as may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties. All matters to take place at the Closing shall take place simultaneously, and no delivery shall be considered to have been made until all such proceedings have been completed. Section 7.2. Conditions to Closing. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, it is specifically agreed that neither Seller nor Buyer shall be under any obligation to close the transaction(s), or any portion thereof, contemplated by this Agreement, until Buyer has been able to issue, sell, deliver and receive payment for its bonds or other debt obligations in an amount sufficient to provide Buyer with the funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price. If these -6- amount sufficient to provide Buyer with the funds necessary to pay the Purchase Price. If these conditions have not occurred by the Closing Date, the Closing Date shall be extended for a reasonable period of time in order to allow the unresolved condition to be satisfied. Section 7.3. Seller Delivery. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer, at Seller's sole cost and expense, each of the following items: (a) A deed with special warranty duly executed and acknowledged by Seller, and in form for recording, conveying title in any easements or real property to Buyer subject only to Permitted Exceptions (collectively, the "Deed"). (b) A Bill of Sale and Assignment ("Assignment") duly executed and acknowledged by Buyer and Seller, transferring and assigning to Buyer without warranty or recourse the portion of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets consisting of personal property, facilities or improvements and providing for Buyer's assumption of all of Seller's obligations and liabilities under or related thereto. The Assignment shall further include Seller's covenant to reasonably cooperate with Buyer to secure performance by any warrantor or contractor for any work which the Buyer believes should be performed by any warrantor or contractor pursuant to any assigned guaranties or warranties. (c) An affidavit in the form acceptable to Title Company from Seller pursuant to Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code and/or applicable regulations relating thereto stating (a) that Seller is not a foreign person, (b) the Seller's name, U.S. taxpayer identification number and address (home address for individuals, office address for entities), and (c) such other information as may be required by Section 1445 of the Code or the Regulations thereunder. An executed counterpart of this affidavit may be furnished to the Internal Revenue Service at or following Closing. (d) The Seller Closing Certificate in form specified in Section 5.4(a) duly executed and acknowledged by Seller. (e) A secretary's certificate and corporate resolution indicating that Seller has all requisite power and authority to own and convey the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets, that all requisite corporate consents and approvals have been obtained and that the person executing the documents in furtherance of this Agreement has all requisite authority to do so. (f) An updated Title Commitment revised to show only the Permitted Exceptions in the form specified in Section 2.1 hereof and evidence of the deposit with the Title Company of the applicable premium for the Owner Policy. -7- (g) An affidavit(s) as to debts and liens in the form customarily used by the Title Company, addressed to each of Buyer and the Title Company, and executed by Seller, if applicable. (h) Any other additional documents and instruments as in the mutual opinion of Buyer's counsel and Seller's counsel are reasonably necessary to the proper consummation of this transaction. (i) All combinations to all locks related to the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets. Section 7.5. Buyer Delivery. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller the following items: (a) Buyer's Closing Certificate pursuant to Section 5.4(b) of this Agreement. (b) A corporate resolution indicating the Buyer has all requisite power and authority to own and/or lease the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets, that all requisite corporate consents and approvals have been obtained and that the person executing the documents in furtherance of this Agreement has all requisite authority to do so. (c) The Purchase Price in the amount and manner specified in Section 1.2 hereof. (d) Such evidence or documents as may reasonably be required by the Seller or the Title Company evidencing the capacity of Buyer to close the transaction and the authority of the person or persons who are executing the various documents on behalf of the Buyer in connection with the sale of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets. (e) Buyer may also execute the Deed and the Assignment as appropriate. (f) Any other additional documents or instruments as in the mutual opinion of Buyer's counsel and Seller's counsel are reasonably necessary to the proper consummation of this transaction. Section 7.6. Possession. Possession of the Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets shall be delivered to Buyer by Seller at the Closing. Section 7.7. Reporting Person. Each of Seller and Buyer hereby designates the Title Company as the "Reporting Person" as such term is utilized in Section 6045 of the Code and regulations thereunder. Seller agrees to provide the Title Company with such information as may be required for the Title Company to file a Form 1099 or other required form relative to the -8- Closing with the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the filed Form 1099 or other filed form shall be provided to Seller and Buyer simultaneously with its being provided to the Internal Revenue Service. Section 7.8. Costs and Expenses. All costs and expenses in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, be borne by Seller and Buyer in the manner in which such costs and expenses are customarily allocated between the parties at closings of the purchase or sale of real property in the Austin, Texas area. ARTICLE VIII REMEDIES Section 8.1. Buyer's Remedies. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event Seller fails or refuses to timely comply with Seller's obligations hereunder or at Closing, any of Seller's representations, warranties or covenants contained herein is not true or has been breached or Seller enters into any contracts prior to the Closing Date to which Buyer timely objects, Buyer shall have the following remedies as Buyer's sole and exclusive remedies: (i) to enforce this Agreement by specific performance, mandamus or similar remedy, (ii) to terminate this Agreement by giving Seller written notice of such election prior to or at Closing and thereupon this Agreement shall terminate and Seller and Buyer shall be relieved and released of all obligations and claims and liabilities hereunder and Buyer shall receive a full and prompt refund of the Earnest Money; or (iii) to waive prior to or at Closing as applicable, the applicable objection or condition and proceed to close the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with the remaining terms hereof. Section 8.2. Seller's Remedies. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event Buyer fails or refuses to timely comply with Buyer's obligations hereunder or is unable to do so as a result of Buyer's acts or failure to act, Seller may terminate this Agreement and as Seller's sole remedy retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages and not a penalty in full satisfaction of Seller's claims against Buyer. Seller and Buyer agree that it is difficult to determine the actual amount of Seller's damages arising out of Buyer's breach, but the amount of liquidated damages is a fair estimate of those damages and has been agreed to by the parties in a sincere effort to make the damages certain. ARTICLE IX GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 9.1. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand delivery, expedited courier delivery or mailed (if mailed, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid) addressed as follows, and shall be effective upon actual delivery if delivered by hand or by expedited courier delivery or, if mailed, three days after deposit in the United States mail: -9- (a) If to Buyer, to: Randy J. Goss, P.E. Executive Manager, Water and Wastewater Utility Services LCRA P. O. Box 220 Austin, Texas 78767-0220 (512) 473-3586 Fax: (512) 473-3551 With a copy to: Ronald J. Freeman Law Offices of Ronald J. Freeman 2304 Hancock, Suite 6 Austin, Texas 78756 Fax: (512) 453-0865 (b) If to Seller, to: Mr. Bob Bennett City Manager City of Round Rock 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 Fax: (512) 218-7097 With a copy to: Stephan L. Sheets Brown McCarroll &Sheets Crossfield 309 East Main Round Rock, Texas 78664 Fax: (512) 255-8986 Any party may change its address for receiving notice by giving notice of a new address in the manner herein provided; however, if mailed, notice of such new address will be effective only upon actual receipt by the other party. Section 9.2. Headings. Descriptive headings are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement. Section 9.3. Assi nment. Assignments of this Agreement by the parties are prohibited without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably -10- withheld or delayed. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties thereto, their successors and assigns. Section 9.4. Governing Law and Forum. T H I S A G R E E M E N T S H A L L B E CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO ARE AND SHALL BE PERFORMABLE IN THE COUNTY WHEREIN THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED. BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HERETO EXPRESSLY (a) CONSENTS AND SUBMITS TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE CONSISTENT WITH THE PREVIOUS SENTENCE, (b)WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES THAT SUCH JURISDICTION AND VENUE ARE NOT PROPER OR CONVENIENT, AND (c) CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY MANNER AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS LAW. Section 9.5. No Oral Modification. This Agreement may not be modified or amended, except by an agreement in writing signed by both the Seller and the Buyer. Section 9.6. No Oral Waiver. The parties may waive any of the conditions contained herein or any of the obligations of the other party hereunder, but any such waiver shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the party waiving such conditions or obligations. Section 9.7. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. Section 9.8. Total Agreement. This Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement among the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties in connection therewith. No representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or condition not expressed in this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto or shall affect or be effective to interpret, change or restrict the provisions of this Agreement. Section 9.09. Partial Invalidity. If any clause or provision of this Agreement is or should ever be held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under any present or future law applicable to the terms hereof, then and in that event, it is the intention of the parties hereto that the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and that in lieu of each such clause or provision of this Agreement that is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, there be added as part of this Agreement a clause or provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable clause or provision as may be possible and be legal, valid, and enforceable such that the intention of the parties is effected as closely as is possible. Section 9.10. Counterpart Execution. To facilitate execution, this Agreement may be executed in as many counterparts as may be convenient or required. It shall not be necessary that the signature of all persons required to bind any party, appear on each counterpart. All counterparts shall collectively constitute a single instrument. It shall not be necessary in making -11- proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than a single counterpart containing the respective signatures of, or on behalf of, each of the parties hereto. Section 9.11. Holidays. In the event that the date upon which any duties or obligations hereunder to be performed shall occur upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then, in such event, the due date for performance of any duty or obligation shall thereupon be automatically extended to the next succeeding business day. Section 9.12. Effective Date. The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the date set forth on the first page hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has signed this Agreement or caused this Agreement to be signed in its corporate name by its officer thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first above written. BUYER: LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY By:_ 4A4w, Name: RaAdy J. oss, P.E. Title: Executive Manager, Water and Wastewater Utilities SELLER: CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS f By4Rt Naluka Title: Mayor Exhibits Attached Hereto: Exhibit A- Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets Exhibit B - Purchase Price Exhibit C - Other Encumbrances on Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Assets Exhibit A Southwest Interceptor and Round Rock South Interceptor L '" �'n"j�•' S 1 . ,\y t� 'i1 � \'s i`�, r�i-. •� i",�_ '�f.T ,�',.;=r'7-� ------- Sim i '��..__� -��"f� �, ,r'. \. ��^LL.S[LS!(+fir-'�ti +,_,,y-�••,� . ITT IN FSi;, t Lill c � \ T ', ; t; yyy'TI'7 �L��/ ;4 i \'f; t� r-IL + � j-z AA VN' INP ti ck s- —�� P tece for 0 500 1000 2000 crtrv+lc srxi 111 FEFT A'>i-k(. `. :�2�'.M-WYl-,�i-� 'kF-[ a<n:.:,�.;•/):T 1:.'7!11 EXHIBIT A TO AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM ASSETS EXHIBIT B PURCHASE PRICE 1. Southwest Interceptor Line - $75,319, representing Austin's 44.05% share of Round Rock's total undepreciated costs of$170,985.25, it being understood that Round Rock's 55.95% share of said costs is being donated by Round Rock so that Round Rock will not be charged by LCRA for Round Rock's share of its original undepreciated cost of this line. 2. Round Rock South Interceptor Line - $0, because Round Rock's original costs are fully depreciated. -14- EXHIBIT C PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES Prior to Closing on the purchase of the Round Rock South Interceptor Line, LORA, Austin and Round Rock will execute an appropriate amendment to that certain "Agreement" between the City of Round Rock and various landowners concerning reservation of capacity in the Round Rock South Interceptor Line, dated August 15, 1984, as amended by "Addendum to Agreement," dated that same day, reflecting the division of use of Reserved Capacity in that line between Round Rock and Austin. DATE: July 20, 2001, 2001 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting—July 26, 2001 ITEM: 14.E.5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Wastewater System Assets (Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line) with the Lower Colorado River Authority. In 1984, Round Rock built a sewer line which was paid for by several property owners both in and outside Round Rock's E.T.J. Another collection line has been constructed through La Frontera to serve a portion. Resource: Jim Nuse, Public Works Director History: In 1984, Round Rock built a sewer line which was paid for by several property owners both in and outside Round Rock's E.T.J. Another collection line has been constructed through La Frontera to serve a portion. Funding: Cost: $ 0 Source of funds: Outside Resources: LCRA Impact: Better use of regional sewer system. Benefit: Improved collection efficiency. Public Comment: N/A Sponsor: N/A LAW OFFICES OF RONALD J. FREEMAN PHONE(512)451-6689 2304 Hancock, Suite 6 e-mail TXWATERRES@aol.cosn FAX(512)453-0865 Austin, Texas 78756 (512)797-6649 MOBILE July 24, 2001 By Hand Delivery Madison Jechow Lower Colorado River Authority 3701 Lake Austin Blvd. Hancock Building, 4" Floor Austin, Texas 78703 Re: LCRA, BRA, Round Rock, Austin-Southwest Interceptor and Round Rock South Interceptor Line Agreements Dear Madison: I am enclosing with this letter the following: 1. Two originals of the"Agreement for Acquisition of Wastewater System Assets(Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line)" (the"Acquisition Agreement"); and NY' 2 Four originals of the "Interceptor Line Acquisition Construction and Transportation Service Contract" (the "Service Agreement"). r ' '. The Acquisition Agreement has been approved by LCRA and is on the Round Rock City Council's agenda for approval later this month. Accordingly, please have Randy Goss execute both originals of this agreement and then forward those two originals to Steve Sheets in Round Rock for execution by Round Rock after approval by its City Council. The Service Agreement has been approved by LCRA, BRA and Austin. It is scheduled to be approved later this month by Round Rock. Accordingly, please have Randy Goss execute all four originals; have those four originals hand delivered to Mike Erdmann at the City of Austin, who will obtain the signature of the appropriate official from Austin; Mike should then return them to me, and I will forward them to Mike Field at BRA for obtaining the appropriate signature from BRA's General Manager. Mike can then forward all four to Steve Sheets so that he can obtain the signatures of the appropriate representatives of Round Rock after the City Council approves the agreement later this month. There is one other agreement being drafted and negotiated which relates to these two agreements, but it cannot be finalized until such time as the owner of the "Raceway Tract" (a tract of land served by the Round Rock South Interceptor Line) verifies to Austin who owns the capacity associated with the Raceway Tract which is dealt with in that third agreement. r July 24, 2001 Page 2 Therefore, I am not circulating the third agreement for signature at this time but will do so later. There is a latest draft of this third agreement which has been received by all parties, and I believe it will also be approved, in concept, by Round Rock at its Council meeting later this month. Once that approval is received and the final information needed from Sharlene Collins' client who owns the Raceway Tract, we will finalize that agreement and circulate it for signature. Everyone should be made aware that the two agreements being circulated for signature pursuant to this letter will obviously be executed later this month, but they are dated to be effective as of July 1, 2001. Once the two agreements enclosed with this letter are executed by all parties, LCRA intends to close as soon as possible on the acquisition of the "Southwest Interceptor Line." LCRA will close on the purchase of the"Round Rock South Interceptor Line" as soon as the third agreement is finalized and executed by the appropriate parties. The original of this letter is being sent with enclosures to you, Madison. Copies of this letter (without enclosures) are being sent by e-mail to the parties listed below so that they are aware of the process for obtaining signatures. If anyone has any questions about this process, please call me. Very truly yours, Qm� Aqj-VWM� Ronald J. Freeman RJF.jjs Enclosure cc: Jim Clarno Janet Stephenson Randy Goss Mike Erdmann John Tresnicky Steve Sheets Jim Nuse David Kautz Michael Field Sharlene Collins D ASSIGNMENT OF EASEMENTS & PERMITS DATE: July , 2002 ASSIGNOR: CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, a home rule city ASSIGNOR'S MAILING ADDRESS: 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas ASSIGNEE: LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, a conservation and reclamation district of the State of Texas ASSIGNEE'S MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 220 Austin, Texas 78767 CONSIDERATION: Ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged PROPERTY: All of the easements described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. PROJECT: Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System RESERVATIONS FROM AND EXCEPTIONS TO CONVEYANCE: All the rights of the underlying fee owners; easements and rights-of-way of record; all presently recorded restrictions, reservations, covenants, conditions, oil and gas leases, mineral severances, and other instruments; any other easements, liens, and encumbrances of record that affect the Property; discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area or boundary lines; and any encroachments or overlapping of improvements. CONVEYANCE: Assignor, for the consideration and subject to the above-stated reservations and exceptions, grants, sells, and conveys to Assignee the Property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging, to have and to hold the same to Assignee, Assignee's successors and assigns forever and Assignor does hereby agree to warrant and forever defend the title to same to Assignee against any other persons lawfully claiming same by, through or under Assignor,but not otherwise. Assignor hereby authorizes the use by Assignee of any and all real property, streets, alleys, public ways and places, and general utility or wastewater line easements of Assignor for operation and maintenance of the Project. 2/02 1 RR/SW When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. City of Round Rock, Texas, a home rule city By: axwe ,Mayor ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON § This instrument was acknowledged before me on July 1 2002 by Nyle Maxwell, Mayor of the City of Round Rock, Texas, a home rule city, on behalf of said city. #i• �'r; CHRISTINE R.MARTINQ • FYI MV COMMISSION EXPIRES Notary Public, State of Texas August 28,2045 AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: Lower Colorado River Authority P.O. Box 220 Austin, Texas 78767 Attn: M.A. Pace z/02 2 RR/SW EXHIBIT A 1. That certain easement in Williamson County, Texas, as granted to the City of Round Rock, Texas, by Royston Group,Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, dated February 13, 1986 and of record in Volume 1318, Page 715 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas,pertaining to the real property described therein. 2. That certain easement in Williamson County, Texas, as granted to the City of Round Rock, Texas,by Gerald Brown, Trustee, dated March 21, 1985 and of record in Volume 1162, Page 397 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas,pertaining to the real property described therein. 3. That certain easement in Williamson County, Texas, as granted to the City of Round Rock, Texas, by Leslie M. Forsman, et al, of record in Volume 1123, Page 325 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas,pertaining to the real property described therein. 4. That certain easement in Williamson County, Texas, as granted to the City of Round Rock, Texas, by Socrates Retail Joint Venture, a Texas joint venture, dated September 4, 1996 and of record as Document#9713299 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas,pertaining to the real property described therein. (Part of South Interceptor Line). 5. That certain easement in Williamson County, Texas, as granted to the City of Round Rock, Texas,by Dayton Hudson Corporation, a Minnesota corporation, dated September 10, 1996 and of record as Document#9713298 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas,pertaining to the real property described therein. (Part of South Interceptor Line). 6. Any and all associated Permits as granted to the City of Round Rock by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation crossing I-35. 1 2/02 luvsw r� r� BILL OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT Date: July 11 2002 Grantor: City of Round Rock,Texas, a home rule municipality Grantor's Mailing Address(including county): City of Round Rock,Texas 221 East Main Round Rock,Texas 78664 Travis and Williamson County Grantee: Lower Colorado River Authority, a Texas conservation and reclamation district Grantee's Mailing Address (including county): Lower Colorado River Authority P. O.Box 220 Austin,Texas 78767-0220 Travis County Consideration: Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid by Grantee. Facilities: See Exhibit"A"attached hereto. Permitted Encumbrances: See Exhibit`B"attached hereto. Grantor, for the consideration herein expressed, sells, assigns, and transfers to Grantee the Facilities as described on Exhibit"A". Reference is hereby made to that certain "Agreement for Acquisition of Wastewater System Assets (Southwest Interceptor Line and Round Rock South Interceptor Line)" dated effective July 1, 2001, between Grantor and Grantee ("Agreement") and that certain Assignment of Easements and Permits" of even date herewith executed by Grantor in favor of Grantee (the "Assignment"). The covenants, representations and warranty disclaimers set forth in the Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference as if such covenants, representations or disclaimers were fully set out herein. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that such covenants, representations and disclaimers, though not set forth herein in full, are applicable and effective with respect to the conveyance, assignment and transfer evidenced hereby. Grantor warrants that all of the Facilities are located in easements conveyed by Grantor to Grantee in the Assignment or in dedicated public utility easements or rights-of-way. Grantor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Grantee from any and all claims arising out of any breach of this warranty. 00030749.DOC Grantor agrees to hereafter cooperate with Grantee, take such additional actions and execute such other specific documents as may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the transfers contemplated in the Agreement and this document. When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural. References to defined terms shall refer to those terms as defined in the Agreement. Executed effective July _,2002. GRANTOR: City of Round Rock, Texas,a ho e munici ality By: el Mayor ACCEPTED: GRANTEE: LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY By: Randy J. Goss,P.E.,Manager Water and Wastewater Utility Services 00030749.DOC STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON § This instrument was acknowledged before me on July�, 2002, by Nyle Maxwell, Mayor, City of Round Rock,Texas,a home rule city,on behalf of said city. MARTINEZ Notary Public, State of Texas SSION EXPIRES My Commission Expires: ;,.. S.2005 CHRISTINE R.MARTINEZ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES STATE OF TEXAS August 28,2005 COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON § This instrument was acknowledged before me on July , 2002, by Randy, J. Goss, P.E., Manager, Water and Wastewater Utility Services, Lower Colorado River Authority, on behalf of said conservation and reclamation district. Notary Public,State of Texas (SEAL) My Commission Expires: 00030749.DOC EXHIBIT A Description of Facilities Round Rock South Interceptor Line Facilities: Approximately 18,200 linear fee of 15, 18,21 and 24- inch diameter wastewater interceptor commencing at the abandoned Round Rock Lake Creek Lift Station and ending at Manhole#49 in Corridor Park approximately 745 linear feet south of Jarrett Way as shown on the"Construction Plans for South Round Rock Interceptor"prepared by Haynie&Kallman Inc. Ex.A—Bill of Sale and Assignment—SW Int EXHIBIT B Permitted Encumbrances Prior to Closing on the purchase of the Round Rock South Interceptor Line,LCRA,Austin and Round Rock will execute an appropriate amendment to that certain"Agreement"between the City of Round Rock and various landowners concerning reservation of capacity in the Round Rock South Interceptor Line, dated August 15, 1984,as amended by"Addendum to Agreement,"dated that same day,reflecting the division of use of Reserved Capacity in that line between Round Rock and Austin. Exhibit B-Bill of Sale and Assignment—SW Int AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: Lower Colorado River Authority P.O.Box 220 Austin,Texas 78767-0220 Attn: M. A. Pace Bill of Sale and Assignment—Round Rock